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B0021 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2009

What B0021 Means on Your CHEVROLET IMPALA

Real CHEVROLET IMPALA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Car has had service air bag light on for years prior to being inherited. 4 codes were pulled inlcuding: 1. b0021 passenger seat side air bag deployment loop open. 2. b001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 open. 3. b001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 high resistance 4."

— 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 11/07/2020

"I took my car to auto mall in brattleboro vt for the recall 36110 passenger seat occupant sensing. they had it all day said they fixed it but the airbag light is on and it still doesn't sense anyone in the passenger side seat."

— 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS • Filed 08/17/2016

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B0021 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

B0021 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026